Monday, January 2, 2017

Taiwanese Chun Ciou Hot Pot Buffet 台湾自助式火锅 春秋战锅 @ Old Klang Road, KL

Welcome to the largest premium Taiwanese hot pot restaurant in Malaysia!

If you have been to Taiwan, do you remember those popular steamboat shops that you see along almost every street? For a taste of Taiwanese steamboat, you don't have to travel all the way there anymore because the first authentic Taiwanese imperial "served-to-table" hotpot buffet is now in KL!

Originated from Taiwan, Chun Ciou Hot Pot (春秋战锅) brings us the best ingredients and recipes exactly like those in Taiwan. Tucked along the busy street of Old Klang Road (same side as Scott Garden, very near to Mid Valley), Chun Ciou is a stand-alone double-storey outlet in black with a huge signage on top which you can't miss upon passing by.

The entrance opens to several dramatic craved Chinese statues standing boldly at the reception counter.

Even the waiting area is tastefully adorned with high red chairs that make this space very Instagram-worthy.

The vast caverns lead to a brick-walled restaurant with spacious seating on both levels, creating a lively but intimate dining experience. The traditional Chinese lanterns light up the room, around which comfortable spaced tables are adorned with classy tableware.

The interior exudes a contemporary feel to match the blend of modernity and classical Taiwanese hot pot food served. Most importantly, it is fully air-conditioned and the space, despite full-house, is not stuffy at all!

The ambiance is made so comfortable for both lunch and dinner, especially when it is becoming a trend to have steamboat gatherings during lunch time now.

The main highlights of the menu are all printed above. From the soup base and meats to the myriad choices of sides and desserts, they are all the "basics" in this Taiwanese hot pot place.

Let's begin with choosing the two types of perfect broth in one pot to satisfy the palate:

精选汤底 Featured Soup Base

壽喜湯底Sukiyaki Soup

湖盐汤底Lakesalt Soup

高级豚骨汤底 Tonkatsu Soup

蒙古麻辣汤底 Spicy Soup

台湾药膳汤底 Herbal Soup

东炎汤底 Tomyam Soup

For the first time, I try the Lake Salt Soup Base (湖盐汤底) which is similar to our local Superior Soup (清汤) but slightly more savoury. My next favourite is the Sukiyaki Soup Base (壽喜湯底) which is very strong in flavours, suitable for dipping the meats.

While waiting for the broth to boil, we have some palate openers to whet the appetite--

As well as the famous Taiwanese Lu Rou Fan!! Love this bowl of melt-in-the-mouth pork with

gorgeous thick sweet and savoury gravy. This comfort food is so addictive that we can't stop eating.

Here we are spoilt with myriad choices of premium grade meats. And the best part is, you can order as many as you want, and the food will be delivered to your table by the attentive staff. Soups are constantly refilled and empty plates are never left to linger long on the table.

特选肉品 Specially Selected Meats

将军霜降牛 Australian Striploin

霜王雪花牛 Australian Ribeyes

诸葛嫩肩里肌羊 Lamb Shoulder Roll

干将梅花猪 Pork Belly

莫邪烟熏猪前腿 Pork Shoulder

春秋鸡柳条 Chicken Fillet

金陵樱桃鸭 Duck Roll

*以上食材无限供应 Unlimited orders are available.

The thinly sliced pork comes in a good balance of lean and fatty layers. Yummy!

[Highly Recommended!] 霜王雪花牛 Australian Ribeyes

How to best enjoy the beef? Just dip into the Sukiyaki broth for 3-5 seconds and enjoy it according to your preferred level of wellness.

To be honest, there are just too many types of meatballs (More than 20 types!!) to be chosen from!

Tadaa! Now we are done with this golden egg yolk sukiyaki sauce which helps enhance the meat texture and juiciness while bringing down the hot pot heat on the meat.

Apart from the sauces and condiments, various beverages are available at the buffet bar,

ranging from cold drinks to hot Chinese tea.

甜品 Desserts

柠檬砂糖片 Sweet Lemon Slice

红豆汤 Red Bean Soup

冰淇淋 Ice Cream

Chun Ciou's desserts are equally great for both adults and children. The red bean soup is very thick and not too sweet for my liking. Here you can taste every bit of the red beans, adding nice texture to the dessert.

The Sweet Lemon Slices (柠檬砂糖片) aremore popular among female customers who

love tangy sweet flavours. The balance of sourness and sweetness is just perfect here.

Reasons to Visit:1. Everything is so Taiwanese here-- from the top notch quality Taiwanese-style services to premium ingredients and recipes from Taiwan.2. Comfortable, modern, air-conditional atmosphere-- No sweats, and very cosy feeling when dining here.3. Spoil with various choices-- Premium air-flown ingredients from Taiwan, high quality meats, special broths, unique sauces, and signature desserts.

Everything on the buffet, from dishes to stylistic theme, must be secure and adjusted and set once more from the edge, in the event that somebody inadvertently knocks the tablePotato Pie suppper catering Blackburn